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LAMB CHOPPER
Cypress Grove
Arcata, Cali.
This smooth, approachable wheel is the sole sheep's milk
offering from American artisan icon Cypress Grove. Like their
aged goat's milk cheese, Midnight Moon, Lamb Chopper
is made in Holland, where the best goudas in the world are
produced. With a smooth, supple texture and approachable
sweetness complemented with notes of butter and cream,
this ICDA Champion is an excellent starter cheese for those
exploring sheep's milk styles for the first time.
LOS CAMEROS CURED SHEEP CHEESE
Lácteos Martínez S.L.U.
Haro, Spain
Careful management of the Spanish wheel's rustic, sandstone-
like exterior is key to its intense flavor and unique character,
both of which earned it a spot in WCCC's list of the World's
Top 20 Cheeses. Rubbing the rinds with olive oil several times
over the course of six months in the aging cave controls mold
growth, keeps the cheese from drying out, and imparts a
unique character. With an ivory-colored paste stippled with
delicate eyelets, the flavor is nutty and bold. Try it alongside a
glass of Rioja or another medium-bodied red.
